Female Support Worker

Bethphage; Acton Burnell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking dedicated individuals to provide personal care and support to young adults in a semi-independent community home near Shrewsbury. This role involves promoting inclusion for individuals with disabilities and engaging residents in various activities. The position offers competitive pay with additional sleep duty compensation, as well as various employee benefits. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

28 days holiday in first year, increasing over time

Free and confidential counselling services

Long service rewards

Contributory Pension scheme

Refer-a-Friend Award

Qualifications

• Driver with a UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle.
• Passionate about supporting people to live a happy and fulfilled life.
• Ability to work independently and without constant supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to young adults.
• Promote inclusion of people with autism, learning and physical disabilities.
• Engage in community activities.
• Assist with daily living skills.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Good IT knowledge/skills

Patience

Job description

Job Details

Female only Full & Part-Time posts (37.5 hours per week)

£12.39 per hour; plus £189 for sleep duties (based on 3 per month)

Joining bonus £1000 (T&C's £500 on completion of probation, £500 on completion of 12 months)

Job Overview

An opportunity to support young adults in a semi‑independent community home, approximately seven miles south of Shrewsbury. The role involves providing personal care, promoting inclusion of people with autism, learning and physical disabilities, engaging in community activities and supporting residents to reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• High quality training – comprehensive induction programme including shadow shifts
• 28 days holiday in first year, increasing to 33 after 5 years, and 38 after 10 years
• Free and confidential counselling services for you and your family
• A Simply Health Cash Plan to help with healthcare costs
• Long service rewards starting at £100, increasing to £150
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Development opportunities – progression from support worker to service manager
• Regular supervisions with manager, team meetings and feedback
• Refer‑a‑Friend Award – earn £200 for each successful referral who completes probation
• Birthday recognition – an Amazon e‑voucher every year
• Paid enhanced DBS certificate
• Access to the “Blue light Card” scheme for discounts to social care staff

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to young adults
• Promote inclusion of people with autism, learning and physical disabilities
• Engage in the wider community
• Support residents in various activities such as pub lunches, bingo, baking, drama, Zumba, Tae‑Kwon‑Do, BBQs, cycling, and Nintendo games
• Assist with daily living skills and promote independence
• Maintain communication with families and provide regular updates

About you

Energetic and enthusiastic with a passion for supporting people to live happy and fulfilled lives.

Essential Requirements

• Driver with a UK manual licence for at least 1 year and own vehicle
• Passionate about supporting people to live a happy and fulfilled life and help them achieve goals and aspirations
• Good communication skills and the ability to listen
• Patience
• Ability to work with families and communicate effectively with family members
• Promote independence and daily living skills
• Good IT knowledge/skills/systems
• Ability to work independently and without constant supervision

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience working with Positive Behaviour support

Additional Information

*FEMALE ONLY*

*Some roles require males, females, race and age specific employees only. Where this is indicated, this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010*

*WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS POSITION*

If you would like more information, please get in touch with our recruitment team by calling: 01743 272880.